Urban95 Workshop Calls Attention to Importance of Project Implementation, Evaluation
The fourth capacity-building workshop, under the Bernard van Leer Foundation-funded Urban95 programme phase 2 in Udaipur, put focus on the importance of on-ground implementation and post-implementation impact assessment in a project cycle. The workshop, held in Udaipur on 14 July 2023, is part of a series of five workshops that aims to help the city […]
Urban95: Webinar Highlights Significance of Safe Public Spaces for Children
ICLEI South Asia is conducting two independent studies on the Impact of Climate Change on Young Children (0-5 years) and Usage of Public Spaces by Young Children, Their Caregivers, and Pregnant Women in Indian Cities, in partnership with technical institutions and research organisations, and with support from the Bernard van Leer Foundation (BvLF). The studies […]
Urban95: Country’s First Child Priority Zone Opens in Udaipur
In an important milestone for efforts that aim to develop safe urban spaces for children, India’s first Child Priority Zone (CPZ) was inaugurated at Hanuman Park, Ashok Nagar Udaipur, by Hon’ble Mayor Govind Singh Tank in September and present members Deputy Mayor, UMC Mr. Paras Singhvi, Ms. Rushda Majeed, India Representative, BvLF and UMC officials. […]
Udaipur Urban95: Parents Discuss Challenges in Commuting with Children in Learning Activity
A Participatory Learning and Action (PLA) activity was conducted between 30th March to 4th April 2022 with parents and caregivers of children under the Urban95 programme being implemented in Udaipur city, supported by the Bernard Van Leer Foundation. The activity aimed to examine the challenges faced by the parents while commuting with children on the […]
Study Evaluates Use of Public Spaces by Young Children
ICLEI South Asia is conducting a study with support from the Bernard van Leer Foundation to understand the use of public spaces by young children and their caregivers in India. The study aims to assess and evaluate city-wise trends in the use of urban public spaces, as well as identify existing barriers to and opportunities […]
It’s All Fun and Games as Urban95 Kids Festival Returns to Udaipur
Udaipur’s Gulab Bagh was the site of a rich array of sights and sounds of children enjoying live entertainment, games, and art and craft, among several activities at the Urban95 on the 5th and 6th of March 2022. The festival was organised by Udaipur Municipal Corporation (UMC), in collaboration with Bernard Van Leer Foundation (BvLF) […]
Urban95-II Workshop Highlights Behaviour Change Focus as Key Factor for Success of Urban Planning
The Bernard Van Leer Foundation (BvLF) conducted a seven-day workshop in the first week of March 2021, for the newly established Project Management Unit (PMU) of the Urban95 Phase-II Programme in Udaipur, including technical personnel from ICLEI- South Asia and Ecorys India Pvt. Ltd. The workshop, held in collaboration with the US-based John Hopkins-Centre for […]